Sunrise Apts Public Housing Chicago Heights, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sunrise Apts is a Public Housing community in Chicago Heights, IL with 107 units reporting 61% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $368/month on average.
107
total units
61%
occupancy
$368
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1315 Wentworth Ave, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,914/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,675/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 23% |
How to apply at Sunrise Apts
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1315 Wentworth Ave, Chicago Heights; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$368/mo average here).
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- Wentworth Gardens LIHTC
- Thornwood Apts PB Section 8
- South Suburban Chicago Heights LIHTC
- Lynwood Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Thi-13 Chicago Heights §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 213 E 24th St LIHTC | Chicago Heights | 2.4 km |
| Vera Yates Homes Llc PB Section 8 | Ford Heights | 2.5 km |
| 2601 Commercial LIHTC | South Chicago Heights | 2.8 km |
| One Magnificent Hickory LIHTC | Chicago Heights | 3.5 km |
| Steger Senior Housing Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Steger | 4.4 km |
| Steger Senior Housing Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | Steger | 4.5 km |
| Garden House of Park Forest PB Section 8 | Park Forest | 5.5 km |
| Park Forest Senior Living Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | Park Forest | 6 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sunrise Apts have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Sunrise Apts?
Residents report average rents near $368/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Sunrise Apts?
Contact the management office at 1315 Wentworth Ave in Chicago Heights. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.